Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show

Things We Said Today #186 - Wings Over America anniversary, McCartney Mastertapes interview

Ken, Steve, Al and Allan discuss the Wings Over America tour, which marked its 40th anniversary this year. Also on the docket for discussion in this episode: the Paul McCartney Mastertapes interview on the BBC and what Paul really said in it. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And thanks for listening.

Things We Said Today #183 - Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River

This week, Steve, Allan, Al and Ken welcome Gary Jacob, organizer and producer of the Abbey Road on the River Beatles festival making his first appearance on "Things We Said Today." Gary talks about the history of the event and gives some great behind-the-scenes insight into how it works. And with this week's show, we're adding a new affiliate WCPR. (Their website is http://www.wcpr1.com). On WCPR, you can hear the show for the first time at 9 p.m. ET Thursdays, then repeating 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays, live on iTunes and on demand beginning on Saturdays. We're also on Fab4Radio.com and PurePopRadio.com. 

Things We Said Today #180 - "Pure McCartney"?

This week, Allan, Ken, Al and Steve discuss the forthcoming release of "Pure McCartney" and how stands against the rest of Paul McCartney's catalog. (Photo courtesy Hear Music.)

Things We Said Today #179 - Bruce Spizer on the Beatles albums for Capitol Records

Our guest this week is renowned Beatles author Bruce Spizer who talks about the Beatles' history on Capitol Records. Bruce has just published a digital version of "The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part 2: The Albums." It's available through his website www.beatle.net. Bruce will also be a guest at the upcoming NY Metro Fest for Beatles Fans. 

Things We Said Today #178 - Mark Lapidos of the Fest for Beatles Fans returns to TWST!

On this week's show, Al, Ken, Allan and Steve talk with Fest for Beatles Fans founder Mark Lapidos, who discusses the upcoming Fest April 15-17 at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, New York, tells a few stories you may not have heard about past Fests and how John Lennon inspired him to do them. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #177 -- Recent news; Surprise Question Game

There are two parts to this week's show. In the first, Steve, Allan, Ken and Al discuss recent news events, including Paul's reported attempt to get back some of his copyrights. In part 2, we play "Surprise Questions", as three of us spring a question about the Beatles the others don't know in advance. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or on our pages on Facebook. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #176 - Billy J. Kramer

This week's special guest is Billy J. Kramer, who talks about his forthcoming autobiography, his relationship with the Beatles in the '60s, working with manager Brian Epstein, and much much more in a packed hourlong discussion with Ken, Allan, Al and Steve. Tell us how much you like the show by emailing thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #174 - Fantasy show, part 2 -- Who should Paul McCartney work with?

 

We pick up where we left off in Things We Said Today #173 (which you can listen to before you listen to this show) as Al, Allan, Ken and Steve exchange ideas on who they would like to see Paul McCartney, the only Beatle we didn't discuss on the previous show, work with. Got an idea of your own or a comment on our show? Send it to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. As always, you can always find this show on iTunes and YouTube. (On YouTube, search "Things We Said Today Beatles Radio"). Have a great Things We Said Today day! 

Things We Said Today #172 - What's in the future for the Beatles?

This week, Steve, Ken, Al and Allan examine what's in the future for the Beatles -- how the Beatles will be regarded in years to come and what possible things can we expect to be done with their music? Want to join in the discussion? Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. And don't forget you can also hear this show anytime on Podbean and iTunes. 

 

Things We Said Today #170 - Paul McCartney's "Choba B CCCP" vs "Run Devil Run"

This week, your "Things We Said Today" co-hosts Steve, Allan, Ken and Al compare Paul McCartney's two "back to the roots" albums: "Choba B CCCP (The Russian Album)" and "Run Devil Run." Which one is better? We'd love to hear your choice. Be sure to send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #168 - Black artists' influence on the Beatles

This week, Ken, Alan, Al and Steve discuss how Beatles music was influenced by black musicians like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!

Things We Said Today #166 - "Gone Troppo," The Beatles and Elvis, Robert Stigwood

On this week's very full show, Alan, Ken, Al and Steve compare the careers of the Beatles and Elvis Presley, review George Harrison's album "Gone Troppo" and discuss the news of the death of Robert Stigwood and his connection with the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Email thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #165 - George Martin's 90th birthday, Beatles now on streaming services

This week, Allan, Steve, Ken and Al pay tribute to George Martin's 90th birthday on Jan. 3 and talk about his work with the Beatles, both with the group and solo. Also, a discussion of the Beatles music arriving at the streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Prime and what it all means. We'd love to hear your comments on our show. Send them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

 

Things We Said Today #163 - The Beatles celebrate Christmas

On this holiday show, Ken, Al, Allan and Steve discuss the music of the Beatles made for the Christmas season, including the Beatles Christmas messages. 

Things We Said Today #161 - Author Dave Morrell goes inside the record business

Author Dave Morrell joins Steve, Al and Allan in talking about the latest volume of his memoirs, "1974: The Promotion Man New York City," with stories about the record business from the inside about John Lennon, Ringo Starr and others. 

Things We Said Today #158 - "Beatles 1+" -- analysis and opinion

Allan, Al, Ken and Steve discuss and analyze the new "Beatles 1+" release, with our opinions on the quality of the videos the and the new mixes (and details on just what new sounds can be heard). 

Things We Said Today #157 - Listening to the Beatles on the radio

Steve, Allan, Al and Ken remember the days when the Beatles were on the radio and how it helped make their success in America 

Things We Said Today #155 - The McCartney reissues "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace"

Allan Kozinn, Al Sussman, Ken Michaels, Steve Marinucci and special guest Tom Frangione analyze the brand new Paul McCartney reissues "Tug of War" and "Pipes of Peace," what's in them and what not and should have been and how good are they? Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

Things We Said Today #153 - Kit O'Toole, author of "The Songs We Were Singing"

Kit O'Toole talks with Allan, Al, Ken and Steve about her new book, "Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through the Beatles' Lesser Known Tracks."

 

Things We Said Today #152 - Chuck Gunderson, author of "Some Fun Tonight!"

Steve, Al, Ken and Allan talk to Chuck Gunderson, author of the incredible "Some Fun Tonight!," about the Beatles U.S. tours especially the ones 50 years ago in 1965. We'd love to have your comments. Email us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com.